Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 60 and 108 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 2 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B?

A) 270 km B) 324 km
C) 405 km D) 216 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 270 km

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Q:

a and b are irrational numbers such that a+b = q is a rational number; then a­b is

A) always rational B) sometimes rational
C) always irrational D) some times irrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) always irrational

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The average marks obtained by Raghav in 12 tests is 24. Zubeida has maintained an average of 23 so far but has taken only 9 of the tests. If each test is out of 30, at least how much Zubeida score in any one of the remaining three tests to still have a chance to match Raghav's performance?

A) 21 B) 22
C) 20 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 25,000 at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually and annually?

A) 125 B) 250
C) 500 D) 375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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Q:

Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 45%., then Cosec F =

A) 1/2 B) 1/√2
C) √2 D) 1/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) √2

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Q:

Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of point P are (2,1) and point A are (11,5). Co-ordinates of point B are

A) (-7,-3) B) (6.5,3)
C) (7,3) D)  (-6.5,-3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (-7,-3)

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Q:

If the selling price of an item is Rs 9750 after getting a discount of 25%, then what was its marked price (in Rs)?

A) 13000 B) 12187
C) 14000 D) 13187
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13000

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In a class of 56 students there are 28 girls. The average weight of these girls is 46 kg and average weight of the full class is 51 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 55 B) 56
C) 53 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 56

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